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Sip under the sea with Y2K-themed party at Georgia Aquarium

Take a trip back in the early aughts with a party at the Georgia Aquarium

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By Courtney Kueppers
Feb 18, 2020

Take a trip under the sea — and back in time. The Georgia Aquarium will party like it’s 1999 with a Y2K-themed party on March 20.

While the Georgia Aquarium may be among the best kid-friendly destinations, this event is for adults only.

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Attendees are encouraged to break out their best late-’90s, early-2000s garb — think, denim, flannel, chunky sweaters.

Experience the aquarium while also enjoying throwback tunes and cocktail specials.

There will be full-service bars, a live DJ and access to all of the Aquarium’s galleries.

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The event, which gets underway at 7 p.m. will feature Wolfgang Puck dining options available for purchase beginning at 9 p.m.

General admission tickets are $29.95 for members of the aquarium and $39.95 for non-members. There are also VIP and sleepover ticket packages available.

Tickets will not be available at the door.

Explore» RELATED: Georgia Aquarium announces beluga whale calf expected in spring

DETAILS

7-10 p.m., Friday, March 20
Georgia Aquarium, 225 Baker St. NW, Atlanta
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